Author: Tia

  • Textiles and Sewing

    Textiles and Sewing

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    We have all the latest equipment for your textile projects. Whether you’re keen to monogram something special, work on an extra thick denim project, or finish your garments neatly with an overlocker, we have a machine to help and can provide inductions to paying members. We currently have the following machines, with more coming! Check…

  • Robotics

    Robotics

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    We have a selection of robotic kits and parts/components to start you on your robotics journey! Ready to get started with Robotics?

  • Soldering & Electronics

    Soldering & Electronics

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    What is Soldering? Soldering is a process of joining two metal surfaces together using a filler metal called solder. The soldering process involves heating the surfaces to be joined and melting the solder, which is then allowed to cool and solidify, creating a strong and durable joint. Soldering is commonly used in the electronics industry for the manufacture and repair…

  • New laser cutter at Tinkd Makerspace

    New laser cutter at Tinkd Makerspace

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    Ever since we opened our doors to the public, we have coveted a laser cutter. Visitors always loved our zones, but at the end of a tour the invariable question popped up; do you have a laser cutter? Our response was always “not yet, but we’re saving up for one!”. It seem like such a…

  • A great launch for the first Repair Cafe in Tauranga

    A great launch for the first Repair Cafe in Tauranga

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    Tinkd Makerspace was proud to host the first ever Repair Cafe in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. Held on Saturday 24th September 2022 in Durham Street open from 10am to 12pm. We put the call out to repairers and tinkerers and we were delighted at the response we got. On the day itself we had nine…

  • Repair Cafe in Tauranga

    Repair Cafe in Tauranga

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    RepairersTinkerersPassionate Recyclers Tauranga and our Tinkd Makerspace and Remaker whānau needs you. We’re jumping on board with the global movement to REPAIR and recycle and minimise waste with a new REPAIR CAFÉ in Tauranga’s CBD. The plan is for a 2 hour meet up once a month where volunteers who know how to fix things…

  • New Prusa Minis now available at Tinkd Makerspace

    New Prusa Minis now available at Tinkd Makerspace

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    Introducing new additions to our 3D Printing zone! We’re so thrilled to have not just one, but TWO new Prusa Mini 3D Printing machines now available to our members. These machines have been made possible with the generous donation by the lovely people at WNT Ventures. They have been used daily since they have arrived…

  • Come for a free tour of our makerspace during the July school holiday in Tauranga

    Come for a free tour of our makerspace during the July school holiday in Tauranga

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    Curious about 3D Printing? Want to have a go at robotics? Want to learn about signwriting? Have a passion for tinkering and learn by doing? Sign up for a FREE family tour of the Tinkd Makerspace every Tuesday at 6pm or Sunday at 10am. We will take you around all our zones, explain how the…

  • Tinkd at Techweek 2022

    Tinkd at Techweek 2022

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    Tinked Makerspace is excited to be getting involved in Techweek this year. New Zealand’s Festival of Tech & Innovation 16 – 22 May 2022  Techweek is a nationwide series of events, showcasing and celebrating New Zealand innovation.  We provide a platform for everyone to meet, share ideas and create connections to enhance our future world.…